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Available Platform: DOS
Lords of the Realm II is a strategy meets resource management computer game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra On-Line in 1996.
| Year | 1996 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Rating | 77/100 based on 6 editorial reviews. Add your vote |
| Publisher | Sierra On-Line |
| Developer | Impressions |
| OS supported | Win7 64bit, Win8.1, Windows 10, MacOS 10.6+ |
| Updated | 22 October 2019 |
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Game Review
Lords of the Realm II is a strategy meets resource management computer game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra On-Line in 1996. It is the second game in the Lords of the Realm series. It is not so much a sequel as it is a remake that features enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics.
The game is set in medieval times and the storyline is just like the first one. The King has died without an heir, leaving his throne ripe for the taking. Five lords are fighting against each other for control of the throne. You can choose to play as the Baron, the Bishop, the Countess, the Knight, or the Princess and set out on your task to take over the realm. You need to conquer counties and set up your castles to stake your claim. Your citizens do your bidding by farming or fighting and everything in between. The resource management is turn based and the turns are marked by changes in season. Also engage in combat with enemy troops using a variety of unit types, though there are no fantasy folk or mages among their ranks. During combat control a single unit or entire formations at once. You can also skip the battle and let the computer decide the outcome. Claim victory by either capturing the enemy flag or annihilate them all.
Lords of the Realm has a simple interface that is easy to pick up. This game is a good starting point for those new to the genre as there is not as much micromanagement. Though they might want to set the difficulty lower. Challenging and well-balanced, this is a good title for strategy enthusiasts as well.
Review by: Tasha
Published: 22 February 2017, 6:09 am
| Lords of the Realm | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Impressions Games |
| Publisher(s) | Impressions Games |
| Director(s) | David Lester |
| Producer(s) | Christopher J. Foster |
| Designer(s) | Christopher J. Foster David Lester |
| Programmer(s) | Simon Bradbury |
| Artist(s) | Chris Beatrice |
| Composer(s) | Jason P. Rinaldi |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Amiga |
| Release | 1994 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy, Real-time tactics |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer(hotseat) |
Lords of the Realm is a turn-based strategycomputer game published and developed by Impressions Games. It was first released on June 15, 1994, and is the first game in the Lords of the Realm series.
Summary[edit]
The game takes place in a medieval setting, with several characters warring for the right to be either King of England or King of Germany. Players manage their armies as well as their land and population, build and lay siege to castles, and generally attempt to crush their enemies.
Battles between armies take place in a real-time environment, similar to real-time strategy games, with players able to control individual units as well as control them as a group, during which units group into formations. Players may also choose to allow the computer to determine the outcome of the battle. The game also features a small castle-building portion.
Release[edit]
The game was published by Impression Games in the UK (Amiga) and US (DOS) both in 1994. It was distributed by Sierra On-Line Ltd. in the UK (Windows) in 1997, DMV Daten- und Medienverlag GmbH & Co. KG. in Germany (DOS) in 1997, and Axel Springer Polska Sp. z o.o. in Poland (DOS) in 2001.[1]
In the Crucial Entertainment CD release of Lords of the Realm, the game came bundled with a 34-page PDF book of England Under Edward 1 written by Jennifer Hawthorne. This work described English history ranging from the Norman Conquest through to the reign of King Edward I.
Critical reception[edit]
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A reviewer for Next Generation deemed Lords of the Realm a must-have title for strategy fans, citing the randomized events, genuine challenge, impressive rendered cut scenes, player-controlled battles, and overall diverse gameplay.[3]
In a retrospective review, Michael House of Allgame wrote, 'Whatever faults can be attributed to the game's mechanics or contents are almost uniformly minor and in most instances an error of omission. From structure to game play, Lords of the Realm has notched its own place in wargaming history.'[2]The Escapist's Stew Shearer summed up his review with 'Lords of the Realm is a stellar strategy game that's more than worth the $5.99 that GOG is asking for it (and Lords of the Realm 2) [sic]. It can have moments where things feel a bit too slow, but overall it's a fantastic experience that fans of the genre would be remiss to skip over'.[5]
Lords of the Realm was a nominee for Computer Gaming World's 1994 'Strategy Game of the Year' award, which ultimately went to UFO: Enemy Unknown. The editors called Lords 'so fresh in its approach, it even makes animal husbandry fun.'[6]PC Gamer US presented Lords of the Realm with its 1994 'Best Historical Simulation' award. The editors wrote that it 'strikes a delicate balance between micro- and macro-management—and the result is one of the richest historical sims ever.'[7]
The One gave the Amiga version of Lords of the Realm an overall score of 84%, praising the game's controls, and stating 'Presentation is excellent throughout, making good use of drag bars to make sure you always know exactly what's going on ... everything looks neat and pretty' and referring to the sound effects as 'charming'. The One compared the combat to Fields of Glory, remarking that Lords of the Realm requires more strategy and careful placement of troops, and compared the farming sections of the game to Genesia.[4]
Sequels[edit]
Lords of the Realm was followed up by several sequels: Lords of the Realm II in 1996 (which included an expansion pack), Lords of Magic in 1997 and Lords of the Realm III in 2004.
References[edit]
- ^http://www.mobygames.com/game/lords-of-the-realm/release-info
- ^ abHouse, Michael. 'Lords of the Realm Review'. Allgame. Archived from the original on February 3, 2011.
- ^ ab'Lords of the Realm'. Next Generation. Imagine Media (3): 93. March 1995.
- ^ ab'Lords of the Realm Review'. The One. No. 74. emap Images. December 1994. p. 58-59.
- ^Shearer, Stew (June 21, 2014). 'Lords of the Realm: Worthy of the Throne'. The Escapist. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^Staff (May 1995). 'The Computer Gaming World 1995 Premier Awards'. Computer Gaming World (130): 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44.
- ^Staff (March 1995). 'The First Annual PC Gamer Awards'. PC Gamer. 2 (3): 44, 45, 47, 48, 51.
External links[edit]
- Lords of the Realm at MobyGames
- Lords of the Realm at GameFAQs